VIN 1XP5DB9X3WD459044 — 1998 Peterbilt (PTRB) 379
Recorded with Red Horse Trucking Llc · USDOT 3916913
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XP5DB9X3WD459044 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 379 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | TX 1P10709 (Texas) TX 1M77909 (Texas) |
| Inspection window | 2025-03-03 to 2026-07-30 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | 1XP5DB9X3WD459044 | TX 1P10709 | RED HORSE TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 3916913 |
| 2026-04-07 | 1XP5DB9X3WD459044 | TX 1M77909 | JUAN LUIS ROMO · USDOT 2005343 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Red Horse Trucking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3916913
- MC
- 1447614
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 8
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-30). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
1XP5DB9X3WD459044 is a 1998 Peterbilt 379 operated by Red Horse Trucking Llc (USDOT 3916913). License plates on its inspection records: TX 1P10709, TX 1M77909. 8 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 10 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1998 Peterbilt 379 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XP5DB9X3WD459044. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: 3406/C15/C16 engine. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 8 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-03 and 2026-07-30. Its records show 10 out-of-service violations across 8 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 7 vehicle, 3 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-30) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 46 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (42), followed by Driver Fitness (4). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Juan Luis Romo (USDOT 2005343) from 2025-03-03 to 2026-04-07 — 7 inspections, 8 out-of-service; Red Horse Trucking Llc (USDOT 3916913) on 2026-07-30 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 379 |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| Manufacturer | PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | DENTON Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | TEXAS |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 3406/C15/C16 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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